Vascular Disorders
Characterized by dependent edema and stasis ulcers.
Chronic venous insufficiency
Barrel chest, finger clubbing, dyspnea, diminished breath sounds, decrease in spO2
Signs and symptoms of COPD
Stop the Infusion
Step 1 for suspected transfusion reaction
Sore that won't heal, changing moles, nagging cough, change in bowel habits
Warning signs of cancer
15 mm hardened induration
Positive TB skin test
Results in a prolonged PT and INR and elevated D-dimer
DIC
Inhaled beta-adrenergic used to treat acute asthma attacks
Albuterol
Verify ID bracelet and patient order with 2 RN's, check temperature, check pulse rate and blood pressure
Steps prior to administering blood products
Limit staff, wash hands with chlorohexidine, limit fresh fruits and vegetables
Measures to protect immunocompromised patients
Platelets: 94, 000
Thrombocytopenia
D-dimer and venous ultrasound
Diagnostics for DVT
Purpose of increasing oral intake to 2-3 L daily for patients with cystic fibrosis
Thinning bronchial secretions
Black beans, red meat, fortified cereal
Dietary sources of iron
Soft, bland, room temperature foods
Diet recommendations for patients undergoing chemotherapy
PaO2: 60 mm Hg
Hypoxemia
Spinach, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce
Sources of Vitamin K
Named for the sound it makes as air enters and leaves through the wound following a penetrating chest trauma
Sucking chest wound
White blood cell level used to determine presence of infection or ability to build an immune response
Neutrophils
Dysphagia, skin erythema, Dry mouth, nausea, hair loss
Side effects of radiation therapy
Value: 2.9
Associated with: Prominent U wave, muscle weakness, heart dysrhythmias
Hypokalemia
Indicated for prolonged IV access, transfusions received at home, and limited peripheral access. Placed with ultrasound by nurses.
PICC line
Family of heart medications contraindicated in patients with asthma
Nonspecific Beta Blockers
Characterized by a decrease of RBC production in the bone marrow
Aplastic anemia
Test for IgE antibodies
RAST test
Patient must remain on bedrest for 6 hours, monitor for signs of bleeding from site, monitor cardiovascular status and peripheral perfusion.
Considerations following a cardiac catheterization